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immunohistochemistry

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im·mu·no·his·to·chem·is·try (my-n-hst-km-str, -my-)
n.
Microscopic localization of specific antigens in tissues by staining with antibodies labeled with fluorescent or pigmented material.

immunohistochemistry,
n the demonstration of specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes, especially horseradish peroxidase. See also peroxidase, horseradish.


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